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Les Girafes
Cork Midsummer Festival & Open Streets: a Cork City Council initiative

Les Girafes: An Animal Operetta

Compagnie OFF

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Prepare to be amazed as seven towering red giraffes gracefully parade through Cork's city centre, led by a captivating operatic Diva.

Experience the magic of Compagnie OFF's monumental giraffes. Accompanied by a troupe of bumbling keepers, musicians, and performers, behold as the streets of Cork are transformed into a fantastical urban savannah.

This mesmerizing procession promises to enchant audiences of all ages. Blending circus arts, opera, and street theatre into one breathtaking display of colour and sound.

Renowned French street theatre company Compagnie OFF has captivated audiences worldwide with their large-scale performances that reimagine public spaces. Their celebrated production, Les Girafes, has delighted cities across Europe, offering a unique fusion of whimsical puppetry and operatic grandeur.

This is a Cork City Council supported event as part of the Open Streets series.

Directed by Philippe Freslon

  1. 22 June

  2. 2pm & 9pm

    Free

  3. Patrick's Street View map
  4. Accessible area at the taxi rank outside Dunnes Stores. Ear defenders are recommended for those sensitive to loud noise.

    Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France

  5. 60 mins

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